EDD falsely flagged husband's PFL claim for incorrect start date - now facing penalty weeks with no appeal notice

You need to appeal this immediately, even without receiving formal documentation. Request your appeal in writing and send it certified mail to both UI and PFL departments. Specifically state it was a date entry error, not an attempt to collect double benefits. Include proof he worked during that January 10th week (paystubs, employer letter). The date entry error is fixable but you need to be persistent. SDI and UI departments don't communicate effectively even though they're both part of EDD. Request a formal hearing and bring all documentation showing the timeline of events.

i had something kinda like this happen but with SDI then PFL dates being wrong. the key is to proove he was working that week from jan 10th. get a letter from his employer showing he worked those days, his timecard, paystubs anything. the two systems (UI and PFL) dont talk to eachother at all lol

OMG EDD IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!! I had almost this EXACT same situation happen when my wife had emergency surgery last year. They accused me of fraud over a simple typo and I got HIT with 6 PENALTY WEEKS!!! The worst part is they NEVER answer the phone and when they do they transfer you around until someone hangs up on you. They don't care that it's just an honest mistake. You NEED to appeal within 30 days of the decision date even if you never got the letter - otherwise you're screwed!!!!

This is definitely something that needs to be appealed formally. You'll need to submit Form DE 1000M for the UI penalty weeks appeal. The most important part will be documenting the timeline clearly: 1. Show your hospital admission/discharge dates 2. Provide paystubs proving he worked during the incorrect PFL start date 3. Include a written statement explaining the date entry error 4. Request a waiver of overpayment due to administrative error The key is separating the UI and PFL issues. For the PFL date correction, file form DE 2501F (Correction to PFL Claim) with the SDI office. Make copies of everything and send certified mail.

After spending days trying to get through to EDD about my maternity leave transition problem, I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual EDD agent in like 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 - definitely worth it when you're dealing with something complicated like this. The agent was able to add notes to my file about the date mix-up before my interview.

I think there's confusion here about the programs. Your husband shouldn't be penalized if he didn't actually collect double benefits. The issue might be the way PFL and UI systems interface. Did he certify for UI during the weeks he received PFL? If so, that's why there's a false statement penalty regardless of the start date error. During my baby bonding time, I learned that the systems don't automatically cross-reference each other, which is why they require you to report other benefits received.

If he never certified for UI during PFL weeks, you have a very strong appeal case. The penalty weeks are specifically for intentional misrepresentation, but this is clearly an honest mistake with no double-dipping. A few tips for your appeal hearing: 1. Be extremely organized with your documentation 2. Create a clear timeline showing when he worked, when he claimed UI, and when PFL was paid 3. Bring medical documentation of your hospitalization 4. Be polite but assertive about the administrative error Most administrative law judges are reasonable when presented with clear evidence of an honest mistake, especially when there was no financial harm to the state.

Update: We finally got through to someone at EDD! Turns out we needed to file form DE 1000M for the appeal (like someone suggested here) AND a separate form DE 2501F for the PFL date correction. The agent confirmed they can see he was working during that incorrect start date week. She added notes to our file for the upcoming appeal hearing. Now we're just waiting for a hearing date. Thank you everyone for your help!